How Effective Is This?

Apocalypsse · 12th November 2011, 02:27 AM

Doing the good old ebay search for random things and came across this... thing. It doesn't look overly effective without an adjustable shoot for maximum chip collection, no lift/crush either. But I gotta give it 10/10 for creativity.

mitsubishi,fm555,woodchipper,mulcher,business,truck,cherry picker,travel tower | eBay

Eric Frei · 12th November 2011, 06:34 AM

Where do you feed the branches in?

Can you kanga feed it?

Jeff Darby · 12th November 2011, 06:46 AM

It looks like a re worked garbage truck??

Apocalypsse · 12th November 2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

Where do you feed the branches in?

Can you kanga feed it?

Looks like you feed it in the back, might be possible to feed it with a kanga, the pics aren't big enough tho to really tell.

Drouin Tree Service · 12th November 2011, 02:18 PM

I have used a few of them, heaps of chipping power.That would be a 220hp turbo engine running the hydraulics!

IMHO you would be far better with this type of unit than an underpowered chipper.

Definently cheap enough,wish was closer i would have a look.

Rob Chace · 13th November 2011, 12:29 PM

every time you think you come up with a new and original idea, there it is already done by someone else.
I think its great. Would be all you need, maybe tack on a trailer with a kanga and a small tipping bin for heavy logs if you know you hhave a big job on.

Perfect, all my ideas consolidated and put together in an efficient package (bastard!!!)

Drouin Tree Service · 13th November 2011, 02:06 PM

Would be VERY good for backing into tight spots,Ive seen one on a mitsubishi canter 4x4 same sort of thing but a 6"

Apocalypsse · 14th November 2011, 03:29 PM

Wasn't expecting to hear this was a slightly more common setup than I thought it was.

Drouin Tree Service · 14th November 2011, 03:40 PM

Heres another at auction with a buy now price.

Vehicle Detail - Pickles Auctions Australia

Apocalypsse · 14th November 2011, 11:50 PM

I was thinking more setup like that garbage compactor bin. That one you linked, I've seen that for sale since before I even got into the industry 3 years ago. I reckon the designs they have in Europe are awesome, theres just too many to try and link.

Banyule council have a 6" on the back of a truck with a small tip bin. One of the guys who used to go to TAFE with us says the company he works for has tower/chipper/bin all in 1 truck for rural powerline clearing.

Apocalypsse · 10th December 2011, 05:40 PM

I wish we had a truck like this for Plane trees. I can't imagine doing Plane trees all day eating all that dust.

12th November 2011, 02:27 AM	#1
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	How Effective Is This? Doing the good old ebay search for random things and came across this... thing. It doesn't look overly effective without an adjustable shoot for maximum chip collection, no lift/crush either. But I gotta give it 10/10 for creativity. mitsubishi,fm555,woodchipper,mulcher,business,truck,cherry picker,travel tower \| eBay

12th November 2011, 06:34 AM	#2
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12th November 2011, 02:18 PM	#5
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: How Effective Is This? I have used a few of them, heaps of chipping power.That would be a 220hp turbo engine running the hydraulics! IMHO you would be far better with this type of unit than an underpowered chipper. Definently cheap enough,wish was closer i would have a look. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne Last edited by Drouin Tree Service; 12th November 2011 at 02:21 PM.

13th November 2011, 12:29 PM	#6
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: How Effective Is This? every time you think you come up with a new and original idea, there it is already done by someone else. I think its great. Would be all you need, maybe tack on a trailer with a kanga and a small tipping bin for heavy logs if you know you hhave a big job on. Perfect, all my ideas consolidated and put together in an efficient package (bastard!!!)

13th November 2011, 02:06 PM	#7
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: How Effective Is This? Would be VERY good for backing into tight spots,Ive seen one on a mitsubishi canter 4x4 same sort of thing but a 6" __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

14th November 2011, 03:29 PM	#8
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: How Effective Is This? Wasn't expecting to hear this was a slightly more common setup than I thought it was.

14th November 2011, 03:40 PM	#9
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: How Effective Is This? Heres another at auction with a buy now price. Vehicle Detail - Pickles Auctions Australia __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

14th November 2011, 11:50 PM	#10
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: How Effective Is This? I was thinking more setup like that garbage compactor bin. That one you linked, I've seen that for sale since before I even got into the industry 3 years ago. I reckon the designs they have in Europe are awesome, theres just too many to try and link. Banyule council have a 6" on the back of a truck with a small tip bin. One of the guys who used to go to TAFE with us says the company he works for has tower/chipper/bin all in 1 truck for rural powerline clearing.

10th December 2011, 05:40 PM	#11
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: How Effective Is This? I wish we had a truck like this for Plane trees. I can't imagine doing Plane trees all day eating all that dust.

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